The teams split two tight games to go into the break even. ENMU then rallied from a 25-19 deficit and held off four game points against the Pioneers to take a 2-1 lead in the third game.

The Zias opened a 23-14 lead in the fourth game and fought off a late rally by Wayland.

The match was only the second at home for the Zias this season and begins a four-match homestand. ENMU hosts Tarleton State on Thursday and Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday to begin Lone Star Conference South Division play before entertaining non-league Lubbock Christian on Tuesday.